CVE-2026-16232
Authentication Bypass in the SmartConsole Login Process Using an Application Token
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Check Point SmartConsole login process allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain an application login token and use it to authenticate with full administrative privileges. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to modify security policies and security configurations. Remote exploitation requires internet access to the Management Server IP address and a configuration that does not restrict Trusted Clients. Check Point is aware that this vulnerability is being exploited and has affected a very small number of customers.
INFO
Published Date :
July 22, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2026, 8:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Apply Check Point security updates immediately.
- Restrict access to the Management Server.
- Review Trusted Clients configuration.
- Monitor for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16232.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169 | |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16232
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-16232 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-16232', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-22T19:29:23.246874Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'checkpoint', 'product': 'Quantum Security Management', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30'}]}, {'vendor': 'checkpoint', 'product': 'Multi-Domain Security Management', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82.10 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 36 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R82 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 118 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.20 with Jumbo Hotfix Take 158 or below'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'R81.10, R81, R80.30, R80.20, R80.10, R80, and R77.30'}]}] Added Description An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Check Point SmartConsole login process allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain an application login token and use it to authenticate with full administrative privileges. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to modify security policies and security configurations. Remote exploitation requires internet access to the Management Server IP address and a configuration that does not restrict Trusted Clients. Check Point is aware that this vulnerability is being exploited and has affected a very small number of customers. Added CWE CWE-287 Added Reference https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185169